AreaIndonesia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityPalm oil

Date01/04/2018

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentTransport infrastructure

DescriptionPostponed the implementation of regulations requiring exporters of palm oil to use exclusively Indonesia-flagged vessels until 2020.

NotesThe Government of Indonesia delayed until 2020 regulations requiring exporters of palm oil to use exclusively Indonesia-flagged vessels. Aimed at fostering the local shipping industry and saving foreign exchange, the new rule was originally scheduled to take effect in April 2018. Reportedly, concerns over the availability of local vessels have led to the postponement in the implementation date.